JD Vance Says Anti-White and Anti-Male Discrimination Was Institutionalized

October 2, 2026 | Interview conducted October 1

Vice President JD Vance made these remarks during an October 1 interview with Jack Posobiec aboard Air Force Two. Responding to a question about young men and labor-market pressures, Vance said, “for a long time, for the worse and now for the better, we institutionalized anti-white, anti-male discrimination in this country.” He went on to say that, in his view, discriminatory practices had become normal in government, college admissions, and private corporations. He also said the administration does not want discrimination against anyone.

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Context: These are Vance’s statements and his characterization of past policies. The video does not establish that unlawful discrimination occurred at any particular institution; that would require examining specific policies, records, and findings. Vance also says the administration opposes discrimination against anyone.

Sources: Real America’s Voice video on X, October 1, 2026 · RealClearPolitics transcript and context, October 2, 2026